By John Chambless Staff Writer The room was packed for the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors meeting on July 18, and one thing was clear: Everyone loves Luther House. The 68-unit Luther House in West Grove, which was completed in 2008, was spotlighted as a resounding success by Louis Wonderly, who has advocated for affordable … Continue reading »
Sharon is recipient of Chester-Delaware County Farm Bureau special scholarship
The Chester-Delaware Farm Bureau has been awarding scholarships for many years to students who have graduated from high school and are accepted at a college offering courses in agriculture and related subjects. This year, the board of the Chester-Delaware County Farm Bureau has offered a scholarship to Katharine Sharon, who is pursuing a career as … Continue reading »
ACT presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
By Carla Lucas Correspondent Two weeks before opening night of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and the Avon Grove Community Theater’s (ACT) cast is seeing the Ware Theater on the Lincoln University campus for the first time. In costumes for photos and taping video segments for promotions the organized chaos gets these tasks quickly accomplished for rehearsals … Continue reading »
County bonus for everybody?
By Uncle Irvin The unanimous vote by the Chester County Commissioners to award a 3% bonus to most county employees except elected officials to compensate for a wage freeze is probably deserved by most county employees. However, there is at least one county employee that is committing grand larceny by taking that bonus.
Penn Twp. pursues eminent domain to preserve preeminent landmark
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer The process of preserving a Penn Township landmark is now underway. The Penn Township Board of Supervisors unanimously reaffirmed their intentions to use eminent domain to take ownership of the Red Rose Inn property at a special meeting on Wednesday, July 13. The board also authorized township solicitor Sam McMichael … Continue reading »
Oxford Police Department receives donation from appreciative organization
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer Mike Donahue, the local Chapter President of ABATE, said at Monday night’s Oxford Borough Council meeting that the organization is donating $100 to the Oxford Police Department because of the assistance that the police offered during ABATE’s food run in early July. ABATE also presented Police Chief John Slauch with … Continue reading »
Editor’s Notebook
Kennett Square a ‘Classic Town’ Kennett Square will officially be welcomed into the fold as a member of the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia program by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) on Wednesday, July 27. On that day, the DVRPC will be holding its second annual Classic Towns Trolley Tour that will spotlight … Continue reading »
Open space: an overview
By Olivia Ceccarelli Staff Writer Last week, Franklin Township’s Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a November referendum for taxpayers to consider raising the Earned Income Tax by .5 percent, with generated revenue dedicated to preserving open space. If the referendum passes and the Earned Income Tax hike is approved by the board, the township will … Continue reading »
Open space EIT back on the ballot for Franklin residents
By Olivia Ceccarelli Staff Writer At a heated Franklin Township board of supervisors meeting on July 13, accusations flew as the public voiced its opinion on having the open space Earned Income Tax (EIT) proposal back on November’s ballot. Much to the disappointment of many of the 50 residents present, the board unanimously decided for … Continue reading »
